Breeds of Swine

Landrace
Originated in Denmark
Drooped ears
Known for their
maternal instincts
White
Long
Flatter-topped than
other breeds

Berkshire
Originated in England
Black with white legs,
snout and switch
Once kept at
Buckingham Palace
Known for producing
high quality meats
Erect ears

Chester White
Originated in Chester
County, Pennsylvania
White with drooped
ears
Mothering breed
Known to produce
large litters

Duroc
Originated in the
United States
Solid red
Drooped ears
Slight dish to the face
Excellent meat type
hog

Hampshire
Originated in the
United States
Probably the oldest
American breed
Black with a white belt
Small, erect ears
Well-known meat
breed

Hereford
Originated in Missouri
Developed from
crossing Berkshires
and Durocs
Red with white face,
legs and underline
Medium-sized,
drooping ear
Long neck

Poland China
Originated in the US
Noted for ability to
easily gain weight
Quiet dispositions
Black with white
snouts, legs and switch
Generally poor
mothers
Drooped ears

Spots
Developed in Indiana
Black and white spots
Efficient feeders
Noted for rapid weight
gain

Tamworth
Originated in Ireland
Red in color
A noted bacon breed
Deep-sided
Well-arched back
Erect ears
Good mothers
Very active

Yorkshire
Originated in England
White
Large, erect ears
Known as The
Mother Breed
Produces large litters
Bacon-type hog